24 Dec 1969
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1969
Page
1
This editorial reflects on the birth of Jesus as a divine gift and redeemer. It links the Christmas story to peace, love, and eternal life, noting how the timeless tale still moves modern readers amid a busy world. It emphasizes humble beginnings, the Magi, shepherds, and the sacred promise of joy and harmony.
AP Arkansas will receive a 215 grant from the federal Highway Administration to buy data processing and computer equipment for driver license and vehicle registration records. Senator John L. McClellan says the funds will cover operation salaries and the project. An extra 40800 supports traffic court manuals, uniform rules, procedures, and a uniform traffic citation.
Kenneth L. Whiting notes Africa enters the 1960s decade with fragile optimism as many newly independent states confront poverty, tribalism, and conflict. The piece contrasts promises of independence with coups, civil wars, and fragile economies across nations like Dahomey, Nigeria, Sudan, Chad, Angola, Mozambique, Rhodesia, and South Africa.
The 1969 session ended as one of the least productive in recent times with Democrats in control. Only a handful of Nixon’s major proposals were passed, while key measures like crime and welfare reform remained unacted. The year featured big bills on tax Social Security housing and coal mine safety.
North Pole dispatch describes Santa Claus and his reindeer speeding toward the American border as the RCMP clears air lanes for a speedy voyage. A heavy sled brims with gifts, while penguins on a Florida-hunting vacation ride along. Mrs Claus hurries out with a list, but Santa vows to give four presents to everyone tonight.
The Associated Press reports a slight chance of light snow flurries in northern Arkansas on Christmas Day as a double-barreled low and a cold front move through. Temperatures will range from the upper 30s in the north to the 40s elsewhere, with no widespread precipitation expected. Overnight lows varied across the state from 32 Texarkana to 50 Fort Smith.
State Revenue Commissioner Bob K. Scott said information exists that wiretapping may have occurred in his department in the past but he did not authorize electronic eavesdropping since taking office. He declined to say when or discuss rumors, noting a memo to former chief investigator James R. Best Jr. about monitoring only with his clearance.
The Star will not publish on Christmas Day marking the third holiday this year. Other holidays observed include July and Thanksgiving Day. Regular publication resumes Friday, Dec. 26.
Defense Department evidence shows secret Swiss bank accounts cloaked payoffs to U.S. personnel who provided intelligence abroad. Pentagon officials testified they would cooperate with enforcing a foreign account bill after passage, but administration backing waned amid banking opposition. The House Banking Committee had pressed for curbs since last year, with Will Wilson and Robert Morgenthau among witnesses.
AP reports the 91st Congress closes after a long but largely unproductive term. Secret Swiss bank accounts suspected of hiding payments to U S personnel who passed intelligence. The Arab summit in Rabat collapses amid East West tensions and Israel policy disputes. Vietnam cease fire holds 17 hours after truce begins. Prisoners of war receive word of safety.
State Police report 20 year old Paul H. Davidson of Prescott died in a one vehicle crash three miles south of Prescott on U.S. 67 when he lost control on a curve and struck a bridge end. This marked Arkansas 575th traffic death for 1969, compared with 698 on the same date in 1968. The second item notes the Arkansas Supreme Court being urged to overturn a ruling against Conway County Sheriff Marlin Hawkins, potentially exposing officials to similar suits. Hawkins was ordered to pay 7,893 dollars into Conway County treasury for misaccounted fines and fees from 1954 through 1966 after a taxpayer suit.
Hope Lions Club members handed out 150 Christmas baskets containing flour sugar meat potatoes beans shortening rice oranges apples margarine milk oats fruit cake and canned goods plus toys. Post office closures on Christmas Day and Friday reduce deliveries. judges for home decoration contest in Prescott. spiritual talks planned in Hope and Springhill. Eula Faye Hairston named among Outstanding Young Women of America nominees by Leesville Pilot Club.
A 24 hour Christmas cease-fire began in South Vietnam as Viet Cong announced a three day halt. Allied forces suspended up to 80 battalion size offensives while maintaining patrols and reconnaissance. One Viet Cong violation produced casualties including four Americans and multiple Vietnamese.
Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Director said action against Frank Patterson’s Hot Springs shop may be unlikely yet customers who drink at the store could violate drinking in public laws. He noted Act 132 of 1969 legalized mixed drinks but did not repeal public drinking statutes. The ABC board will meet Monday to consider the issue.
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